Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi is a prominent figure in the Middle East’s maritime and logistics sectors, widely celebrated for his transformative leadership as the group chief executive officer and managing director of AD Ports Group. Having joined the organisation in 2008 and assuming his current top role. Shamisi has been the driving force behind AD Ports Group’s remarkable evolution from a project-focused entity to a vertically integrated, global trade facilitator.
His leadership is characterised by an entrepreneurial spirit and a profound understanding of the industry, gained from almost two decades of maritime experience. Under his
stewardship, AD Ports Group has
not only expanded significantly but has also played a crucial role in diversifying Abu Dhabi’s economy, contributing substantially to its non-oil GDP. He continuously champions the acceleration of the UAE leadership’s vision for a diversified, knowledge-based, sustainable, and innovation-focused economy.
Shamisi has overseen pivotal developments, most notably the completion and commissioning of the first phase of Khalifa Port and its adjacent Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD). His strategic direction has led AD Ports Group to global recognition, evidenced by over 40 prestigious local and international awards, including multiple accolades for excellence in government performance according to a news report.
Al Shamisi also holds influential board positions, including chairman of Aramex and the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), as well as chairman of the Arab Sea Port Federation and vice chairman of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation. His academic background, including an MBA and an advanced diploma of applied science from the University of Tasmania, Australia, underpins his strategic acumen. His unwavering commitment to innovation and global connectivity firmly cements his status as a truly transformative leader in the region.
